Great Britain 1840 Mulready Mail to Overseas Destinations Nova Scotia: 1841 (5 Aug.), A167 one penny envelope from London to Yarmouth, unusually cancelled, contrary to regulation, with red London Paid Tombstone datestamp and without Maltese Cross cancellation, alongside rated "1/-" in manuscript and Halifax (31.8) arrival c.d.s. ; some staining and stamp selvedge adhering to the reverse, otherwise fine and with fresh appearance. A very rare transatlantic use. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). Photo provenance: Spink auction, September 2008
Great Britain 1840 Mulready Mail to Overseas Destinations Nova Scotia: 1841 (5 Aug.), A167 one penny envelope from London to Yarmouth, unusually cancelled, contrary to regulation, with red London Paid Tombstone datestamp and without Maltese Cross cancellation, alongside rated "1/-" in manuscript and Halifax (31.8) arrival c.d.s. ; some staining and stamp selvedge adhering to the reverse, otherwise fine and with fresh appearance. A very rare transatlantic use. B.P.A. Certificate (2001). Photo provenance: Spink auction, September 2008
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